<![CDATA[My track times]]>Well, last weekend i took my car to MIR for the import vs. domestic event.

first of let me say, it was a blast. nothing like racing, half naked models, and nice cars to make a nice sunday.

my first pass wasnt so good...at all. first round of qualifing, against an srt4 neon. the guys in the staging lane were trying to go through things WAY to fast, the neon had prestaged, staged, and the trees lit up before i was even close to pre staging. so i didnt even try. i didnt get disqualified though, the track staff were really enforcing lane courtsey. so they let me advance.

after a while, things started picking up and second round of qualifing started for my class. i was up against a mercury marauder. got up to the staging lanes, ready to go this time. my launch went down the poop shoot. i only had my 2 step set at 5594rpm, so i bogged like crazy. but even with the crappy launch, i got a 2.0 60ft and won this round with a 13.4. still, not that great.

my 3rd and final pass came up, after a long delay from cleaning the oil off the track from another car blowing up mid track. and was dialed in at 13.00, ready to go, still with my 2 step at 5594. I tried launching a little differently, slipping the clutch before dumping it which helped a small bit. but like deja vu, i bogged. on top of that i got really nasty 4th gear lock out. ened up with a 14.0 @ 105, with a 1.8 60ft. not beaing able to use 4th hurt me badly.

I still have al ot to learn on the car, but i wasnt pleased leaving the track at all. Any tips, suggestions or criticisms would be appreciated.

Zach

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/15626/my-track-timesRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 08:44:19 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 15:16:32 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to My track times on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:59:34 GMT]]>i have already been down broken tranny blvd, i wasnt that thrilled.

i tried dumping the clutch, since the act heavy duty is known for grabbing like a s.o.b. and it grabbed...followed by a giant lurch, bog, and shudder.

when i tried slipping it, it still bogged but it didnt lurch or shudder.

i would much rather had gotten a twin disk at the time, but with the time i needed it, it wasnt an option. so ill just stick with the act for now and deal with the lock out untill i get it built.

the more i think about it, my main problem seem to be my launch..mainly my 2 step. i think i might turn the 2 step up to 5800, or 6000 when i start logging. that should keep me from bogging, as for the lock out...ill see where my powerband starts to drop, and shift around then..or something.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/234633https://fargostreet.com/post/234633Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:59:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My track times on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:24:47 GMT]]>I think it all depends on the clutch/car. My eclipse (act) I could drop it at 5500 rpms and it would take off like a bandit. On the evo (exedy twin disc ceramic) I had to feather it at 5500 rpms because if i dropped it, the car would bog. If you break your tranny, no big deal, just buy a built one 😛

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/234627https://fargostreet.com/post/234627Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:24:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My track times on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:26:46 GMT]]>He means that he slipped the clutch during launching. Thats how its done in AWD world. or else trannys break.

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zbrown;246118 wrote:
so a slipping clutch is harder on the transmission than one that doesn't slip and hooks instantly??

huh? im confused at this question.

I dumped it on my second pass,
and slipped it untill i felt it grab, then let go on the third.

edit:
and no, my clutch isnt slipping if that what your wondering.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/234603https://fargostreet.com/post/234603Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:29:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My track times on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:02:09 GMT]]>so a slipping clutch is harder on the transmission than one that doesn't slip and hooks instantly??

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/234598https://fargostreet.com/post/234598Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:02:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My track times on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:59:45 GMT]]>well my second pass i just dropped the clutch and let it go, but the whole "go" thing never happened. still wasnt a good idea with the ACT, as i hear it isnt to transmission friendly.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/234597https://fargostreet.com/post/234597Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My track times on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:42:15 GMT]]>Sounds like you need to launch a little higher like you told me if your bogging that bad. its is awd though so i would expect to bog unless you don't really care about your tranny and clutch. It was your first time at the track with the car, you shouldn't expect to run amazing times. just keep going and practice and youll break into the 12s

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